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X4 Gold Kevlar 16mm

This paddle delivers 83rd percentile power (57.5 MPH), plush 16mm feel, top 6% spin (2281 RPM) — a power option in a hybrid shape.

$140USD list
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Hybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower BalancedPower

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
116
61st percentile
Twist Weight
6.55
67th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.5 MPH
83rd percentile
Pop
36.2 MPH
51st percentile
Spin
2281 RPM
High
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.4"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.5 MPH (83rd percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2281 RPM — top 6% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $140 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.55 (67th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Power Players

57.5 MPH drive speed (83rd percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Spin-Heavy Players

2281 RPM (top 6%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $140, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $189)

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.